Best Online Computer Science Programs in Hollister, CA (2026)

Hollister, California has a population of about 43,003. The city’s median household income is $101,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hollister, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $45,337 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $211,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Hollister

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 54 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Hollister. Distances are calculated from Hollister city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Hollister

Hollister is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hollister at a Glance

Other Hollister-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Gilroy, CA – 14.5 mi away (111,004 pop)
• Salinas, CA – 17.4 mi away (193,126 pop)
• Watsonville, CA – 21.1 mi away (77,266 pop)
• Morgan Hill, CA – 23.3 mi away (44,155 pop)
• Marina, CA – 24.8 mi away (21,688 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Hollister, CA?

Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hollister. The closest is Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA (12.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CET-San Jose (42.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Hollister?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hollister are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($211,340), Software Developer ($208,270), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($178,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gilroy instead of Hollister?

Gilroy, CA is 14.5 miles from Hollister and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hollister an affordable place to study computer science?

Hollister’s median household income of $101,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hollister while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in California
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.